Published 12-5-2016 In post-retirement reverie I have imagined what my profession might be if given a second chance at a career decision. I have never regretted becoming a public school…
Published 11-26-2016 Our recent blog posts have highlighted the human agricultural revolution which occurred about 10-12,000 years ago. The transitions were not uniform in all areas. Some changes had begun…
Published 11-19-2016 Our world is a world of multiple dualities. Let us give a few examples. There are many physical dualities such as day and night, light and dark, hot…
Published 11-14-2016 Many readers count winter, spring, or summer as their favorite season. Others consider autumn their favorite. Their reasons are abundant and diverse. Many factors contribute to one’s assignment…
Published 11-4-2016 In 10,000 BC many changes occurred in the condition of our planet and the humanity calling Earth their home. The Ice Age had locked up millions of cubic…
Published 10-27-2016 With respect to major turning points in human history, none is more significant than the Neolithic Revolution. Literally, neolithic means new stone age. The term stone age has…
Published 10-20-2016 Our post title suggests a relationship between cycles of global climate and their effects on humanity. This proposal is true in a powerful way. Long term earth temperatures…
Published 10-12-2016 Before we launch into continuing discussion of the startling sudden shift of society toward agriculture about 10,000 BC, accelerating human society toward what is termed the rise of…
Published 10-6-2016 Our enthusiasm for our contemporary agricultural bounty is well merited. We offer thanks to God for record breaking 21st century crop production and its fascinating diversity. The quality…
Published 10-2-2016 Wondrous progress occurred in human culture approximately 10,000 BC. These changes are associated with what has been termed “The Rise of Civilization” especially in the area of Mesopotamia.…